EXTREMELY FINE DURGA
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Bronze
South-India , 17th century
Dimensions: Height 8 cm
Weight: 183,8 grams
Fine statue of the Goddess of War. The base is a lotus throne with beaded rim. The ten-armed Durga is holding her weapons and ritual objects while standing on her mount and vahana, the tiger. She is slaying and ultimately decapitating the buffalo demon Mahishasura who was known for pursuing his evil deeds by shape-shifting. This scene called Mahishasuramardini Ć¢ā¬ÅCrusher of Mahishasuraā is a popular theme and has been reproduced in countless murals, manuscript paintings and even contemporary art.
South-India , 17th century
Dimensions: Height 8 cm
Weight: 183,8 grams
Fine statue of the Goddess of War. The base is a lotus throne with beaded rim. The ten-armed Durga is holding her weapons and ritual objects while standing on her mount and vahana, the tiger. She is slaying and ultimately decapitating the buffalo demon Mahishasura who was known for pursuing his evil deeds by shape-shifting. This scene called Mahishasuramardini Ć¢ā¬ÅCrusher of Mahishasuraā is a popular theme and has been reproduced in countless murals, manuscript paintings and even contemporary art.
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EXTREMELY FINE DURGA
Estimate ā¬400 - ā¬500
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